rhinovirus

noun

rhi·​no·​vi·​rus ˌrī-nō-ˈvī-rəs 

: any of a genus (Rhinovirus) of picornaviruses including two (species Human rhinovirus A and Human rhinovirus B) having numerous serotypes causing respiratory infections (such as the common cold) in humans

Examples of rhinovirus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And, the azelastine group had a lower incidence of infection with the common cold (rhinovirus). —New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025

Five of the most common types are rhinovirus, human parainfluenza, adenovirus, non-polio enterovirus, and coronavirus. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025

Viral infections that cause stiff neck and sore throat, like the common cold (rhinovirus) or the flu (influenza), are widespread. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025

Individuals suffering from what's called acute or viral bronchitis get the illness from viruses such as RSV, coronavirus, the common cold (rhinovirus) and influenza. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rhinovirus

• antivirus
• herpesvirus
• parvovirus
• reovirus
• retrovirus
• rotavirus
• adenovirus
• baculovirus
• coronavirus
• enterovirus
• poliovirus
• cytomegalovirus

Medical Definition

rhinovirus

noun

rhi·​no·​vi·​rus ˌrī-nō-ˈvī-rəs 

: any of a genus (Rhinovirus) of single-stranded RNA viruses of the family Picornaviridae including two species (Human rhinovirus A and Human rhinovirus B) having numerous serotypes that cause respiratory infections (as the common cold) in humans